Wilshere has, for long, suffered from injuries and has been out of the team for long, but his recent form suggests none of the same. He has been in a rich vein lately, and against Chelsea, scored his first Premier League goal in two and a half years.

Arsenal is planning to incentivize their wages: with more bonuses in line based on success and playing time. While Wilshere has not been a regular for a while, his recent form could make him earn more than the £90,000-a-week base salary if he plays regularly.

Manager Arsene Wenger has also put his weight behind Wilshere, saying that he expects Wilshere to stay at the club.